Why is my Bobo hydrangea not blooming?
If you have a hydrangea that won’t flower, you may have pruned it back too far the year before. Often, hydrangeas that aren’t producing flowers have been pruned in early summer and late winter. The solution: prune your hydrangea only in the early spring when you can see the dead wood.
Do Bobo hydrangeas bloom all summer?
Bobo blooms all summer with flowers that form large panicles with a pyramidal shape—an identifying feature of all paniculata hydrangeas. The flowers are initially white but gradually turn pink, then deepen into purplish as fall approaches.
Do you deadhead Bobo hydrangeas?
You should deadhead throughout the blooming season to keep your hydrangeas looking their beast and encourage new flower growth. This not only provides winter interest, but also ensures you don’t remove the buds that will become flowers next spring.
Will hydrangeas bloom first year?
Most hydrangea varieties will bloom the first year, although some prefer to become established before flowering.
Do hydrangeas bloom every year?
Whether you have the big leaf, smooth leaf, or panicle type of hydrangea, you will see one spectacular bloom per year. As much as you may wish it, hydrangea reblooming does not occur on the standard varieties of the species.
How much sun do Bobo hydrangeas need?
Like other panicle hydrangeas, Bobo does best in a full sun location in most regions, but it is very tolerant of part shade. In warm southern climates, it will need some shade from the afternoon sun. Unlike another popular hydrangea species H. macrophylla, this plant does not tolerate deep shade.
Will a dead hydrangea come back?
that bloom reliably with little to fear from pests, disease or cold. In areas where temperatures annually stay below freezing for long stretches, hydrangeas die back every winter leaving a mound of dead stems to prune away in spring.
How does a Bobo Hydrangea bloom in the summer?
Bobo ® hydrangea is engulfed by large white flowers in summer. The flowers are held upright on strong stems, and continue to grow and lengthen as they bloom. No flopping, unlike some panicle hydrangeas! As blooms age, they turn pink.
Who is the inventor of the Bobo Hydrangea?
It is compact and dwarf in habit, and the flowers cover every inch of the plant right down to the ground. This plant was developed by Johan Van Huylenbroeck, the same breeder that developed Pinky Winky ® hydrangea. Bobo hydrangea is featured in our “Halfling” magazine ad.
How big of a planter do I need for a Bobo Hydrangea?
Bobo Hydrangea Spacing. Plant these small bushes 3 to 4 feet wide, center on center. For a hedge, you can plant 18 to 24 inches apart for a shorter garden border. These compact panicle shrubs also work great in garden planters. Typically you will not need more than 1 for each planter, unless it is very large, over 48 inches wide.
What kind of hydrangea has pink flowers in the summer?
The Proven Winners® Bobo® Hydrangea is a compact panicle hydrangea loaded with beautiful white flowers! A great attribute for this plant is that you can grow it up to zone 3! These dwarf hydrangeas get absolutely covered in white blooms each summer, that turn pink later on in the season.